Grateful Dead Live at Capitol Theater on 1977-04-27
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Promised Land, Mississippi Half Step, Looks Like Rain, Sugaree, El Paso, Row Jimmy, Minglewood Blues, Loser, The Music Never Stopped Estimated Prophet, Scarlet Begonias-> Fire On The Mountain, Good Lovin', Ramble On Rose, Samson & Delilah, Terrapin Station-> Morning Dew, E: Johnny B. Goode
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Pre-FM Master Reel Soundboard->DAT x ?. DAT->ZA2->Soundforge->.wav->mkw->SHN. DAT seed provided by Dan Lynch. DAT patch provided by Joe Samaritano. Transfer and SHN by Joe Samaritano
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- 2004-04-09 14:42:03
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- Passaic, NJ
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Reviewer:
happytrails
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February 19, 2024
Subject: Another Show perfect for Pontification!
Subject: Another Show perfect for Pontification!
I love this show because I can express my rather informed opinions and impress everyone! Because I am not merely a pontificator extraordinaire, My writing of my thoughts about such things is astonishing, and this should be evident to all who read me here! Or Here Me and acknowledge my magnificence! and that should be just about the final word on this show!
Reviewer:
crustydeadheadchick
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December 27, 2022
Subject: the grateful dead
Subject: the grateful dead
this show surprised me. first set starts off fine but not extraordinary. llr is great, bobby and donna are killing it. sugaree made me stand up. then row jimmy is a highlight for me. first of the year and it might be my new favorite. loser was pretty hot but stumbled a little at the end. and excellent mns to close the set, second one of the tour i think.
the this estimated is badd. so nasty groovy, donna is phenomenal and excellent bobby performance. not the biggest jam, but its still new material at this point and i feel like tonights is the new standard of quality. very nice scarlet, solid fire which people are also still getting used to. bobby unfolding good lovin a bit more tonight, solid but not outstanding good lovin. love a second set ror, crowd loved it. pretty great samson, then jerry steals the show. stellar vocals from jerry on terrapin (also new, 2nd or 3rd of tour? 5thish of the yr?) and morning dew. agreed that dew is one for the ages. 2nd jbg, pretty roxkin and tight. would be 3.5 stars in my book
the this estimated is badd. so nasty groovy, donna is phenomenal and excellent bobby performance. not the biggest jam, but its still new material at this point and i feel like tonights is the new standard of quality. very nice scarlet, solid fire which people are also still getting used to. bobby unfolding good lovin a bit more tonight, solid but not outstanding good lovin. love a second set ror, crowd loved it. pretty great samson, then jerry steals the show. stellar vocals from jerry on terrapin (also new, 2nd or 3rd of tour? 5thish of the yr?) and morning dew. agreed that dew is one for the ages. 2nd jbg, pretty roxkin and tight. would be 3.5 stars in my book
Reviewer:
Rg1954
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June 24, 2022
Subject: Safe show
Subject: Safe show
The Dead had become the best live act in the history of musical entertainment. This was done by their spontaneity and ability to possibly make every show you were at the best you had ever heard. The 4/27 show ,although world class for most bands, was a “safe” show for them. Perhaps they were influenced by the presence of the broadcast but by now they were unfazed by this. Anyway they were never an “ off the album” live act.
Reviewer:
JPM01100
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January 18, 2020
Subject: Looks Like Rain
Subject: Looks Like Rain
IMHO, the BEST Looks Like Rain ever, Jerry's noodling is the best magic carpet ride I ever went on. So mellow, so awesome.
Reviewer:
eaglesfilledthesky
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January 4, 2016
Subject: Can't go wrong
Subject: Can't go wrong
Another reason spring '77 was an amazing Grateful Dead tour…this show.
You can watch this entire show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U90Fnv_FpM4
You can watch this entire show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U90Fnv_FpM4
Reviewer:
clementinescaboose
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March 20, 2014
Subject: Hot Show
Subject: Hot Show
Yes, the sound is a bit below par for this period, but if you can overlook that you're in for a treat. Lots of greatness here - Half Step, Sugaree, MSN, Scar>Fire, Estimated, Samson and Dew all really stand out to me. In particular, the Sugaree has one of the most blissful jams I've ever heard, the Scarlet>Fire is short but has a cool little transition, and the Dew is one of the best of year, with the intensity of a 1973-4 version.
Reviewer:
chris phillips
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August 10, 2013
Subject: Fabulous Dew
Subject: Fabulous Dew
Fabulous Dew is preceded by an excellent Music Never Stopped, Ramble On Rose and Good Lovin'.
Scarlet>Fire features Phil in fine form.
Scarlet>Fire features Phil in fine form.
Reviewer:
frightwig
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May 16, 2013
Subject: The Professionals
Subject: The Professionals
Raise your hand if you've never referred to the band as "the Grateful Dead" or "the Dead." Yeesh, even Bill Graham did it.
Anyway, I'd say this is a smooth, professional '77 Dead show (apart from the long gaps of dead space between each song), worth a listen, but not one of their nights of Inspiration. The sound is OK, a bit compressed and muffled, about what you'd expect of a tape off the radio from 1977.
Anyway, I'd say this is a smooth, professional '77 Dead show (apart from the long gaps of dead space between each song), worth a listen, but not one of their nights of Inspiration. The sound is OK, a bit compressed and muffled, about what you'd expect of a tape off the radio from 1977.
Reviewer:
Jeff Knorek from Nova Scotia
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May 27, 2012
Subject: The crowd noise is...
Subject: The crowd noise is...
....irritating beyond measure. Either give us a good Aud or Matrix, but not this turn-up-the-crowd-noise between songs crap.
Also, and this is nitting one little pick, the announcer should know better...he was introducing Grateful Dead, not The Grateful Dead. No such band with the latter name ever existed.
3 stars for the annoying crowd noise. I cannot give the show itself a fair rating because of it...the fades of crowd noise into and out of the songs eliminate any hope of hearing the nuances at those parts of the recording.
Some of us actually like to hear what they are ding between songs.
Also, and this is nitting one little pick, the announcer should know better...he was introducing Grateful Dead, not The Grateful Dead. No such band with the latter name ever existed.
3 stars for the annoying crowd noise. I cannot give the show itself a fair rating because of it...the fades of crowd noise into and out of the songs eliminate any hope of hearing the nuances at those parts of the recording.
Some of us actually like to hear what they are ding between songs.
Reviewer:
Framedog
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April 27, 2010
Subject: Great show
Subject: Great show
I love clicking on the "This date in history" and finding a gem. This one is a gem. 77 was an awe inspiring year for the band, and this show does not disappoint. Great sound, great song selections, great atmosphere. 5 stars for sure.
Reviewer:
dweeter
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March 27, 2010
Subject: Yeah
Subject: Yeah
Being a Deadhead in western New York in the mid 1980s meant that you were pretty much expected to worship 5-9-77. I always felt like I'd have saved this tape from a burning house before that one, though. That may just have been me being contrary, but listening to this again after many, many years reminded me why. Thanks!
Reviewer:
BIG_R
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November 13, 2009
Subject: 4-27-77
Subject: 4-27-77
Good show. Okay sound. If the amplified crowd noise bothers you got to snapfiles.com. You can probably find free software to edit audio.
Reviewer:
hampton87
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April 27, 2009
Subject: another great spring 77
Subject: another great spring 77
I thought I had heard them all but missed this one. listening to the shows on this date in history is a great feature of archives. sugaree at over fourteen minutes is really sweet. i really don't mind the crowd noise and fm broadcast so far it seems very nostalgic and you have to laugh at the guy who keeps shouting CASEY JONES! i will give it five just to offset all the fours and i can't rate it 4.895
Reviewer:
Norman Clegg
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October 19, 2008
Subject: GREAT '77-vintage show....!!
Subject: GREAT '77-vintage show....!!
I've been returning to this one for many, many years. As a whole, it's one of my very favorites from the incredible year of 1977.
Heed the reviews; if you don't have this show, you're missing out on a SUPER evening with the band.....
Of particular note is the FABULOUS "Mississippi Half-Step"; it's a true contender for the "Best-Ever" trophy....!! ESSENTIAL Grateful Dead!!!
Heed the reviews; if you don't have this show, you're missing out on a SUPER evening with the band.....
Of particular note is the FABULOUS "Mississippi Half-Step"; it's a true contender for the "Best-Ever" trophy....!! ESSENTIAL Grateful Dead!!!
Reviewer:
Burnt Rich
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April 27, 2008
Subject: The "I" is not pleased, the audience IS!!!!
Subject: The "I" is not pleased, the audience IS!!!!
I guess my standards fall short of that last reviewer, thankfully. Shit, even a blind man knows when the sun is shinin'....I come back to this show often. As for what that audience and the REST of us seem to be hearing from this night....this is nothing but damn fine Spring 77' Dead. Second set is fabulous!!! The Estimated opener and Scarlet>Fire are played w/ very well and with intention. The Estimated is particularly sick---Keith gets OUT THERE!! The cheer from the audience when Scarlet gets uncorked is so damn heart-warming!! The transition into Fire is SOOO great. The funky placement of the other cuts in the second set makes for an interesting, one of-a-kind performance during arguably one of the greatest couple of weeks the Band ever played.I noticed around Loser, in the first set, that Jerry's voice is really in GREAT shape tonight. He sound so good on this day, powerful yet lilting and so sweet. I was just listening to that summer 1985 growl before this show---what a contrast!!
Reviewer:
smgarcia
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April 2, 2008
Subject: Not Impressed
Subject: Not Impressed
I think this show, at least the first set, is uninspired. I haven't been moved by Sugaree or Half-Step two doozies that can make me excited.
I'm giving this a 3/5 even though there are one or two songs that are great. But does that make a show good? I don't think so.
I'm giving this a 3/5 even though there are one or two songs that are great. But does that make a show good? I don't think so.
Reviewer:
WolfmansBrother
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February 6, 2008
Subject: i don't know, it
Subject: i don't know, it
must have been the vast audio radiance - more energy tonight than the previous two put together. feeling the pressure of playing to a larger, virtual crowd?
a very tight first set, highlighted by a bevy of heartfelt jerry tunes and lots of well-played and -sung bobby tunes. looks like MNS has found its spot! a great first set closer.
estimated still seeking its proper home - a dripping version as set opener? scarlet>fire is now so, so, so rock solid - best one of the tour so far? definite maybe. good love and ramble on rose seem out of place mid-set, but $@%& it cuz they's played oh-so-well. springfield samson is pushed aside by tonight's. strong terrapin and then, at last THE DEW, a song that can do no wrong. no, sir. always satisfies, but when it's this good, get back!
night five of tour has us solidly back on track as we head to nyc for five, count 'em five, nights at the palladium! cannot wait to biodtl!
a very tight first set, highlighted by a bevy of heartfelt jerry tunes and lots of well-played and -sung bobby tunes. looks like MNS has found its spot! a great first set closer.
estimated still seeking its proper home - a dripping version as set opener? scarlet>fire is now so, so, so rock solid - best one of the tour so far? definite maybe. good love and ramble on rose seem out of place mid-set, but $@%& it cuz they's played oh-so-well. springfield samson is pushed aside by tonight's. strong terrapin and then, at last THE DEW, a song that can do no wrong. no, sir. always satisfies, but when it's this good, get back!
night five of tour has us solidly back on track as we head to nyc for five, count 'em five, nights at the palladium! cannot wait to biodtl!
Reviewer:
scarlatti2004
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December 13, 2007
Subject: My first show. My favorite Scarlet > Fire
Subject: My first show. My favorite Scarlet > Fire
This was the first Grateful Dead concert I attended, and probably the best. It was broadcast live over WNEW-FM and the tapes were waiting for me when I got home thanks to my Mother. It was her first audio engineering attempt, and she did a pretty good job.
I listened to those for about 25 years before getting the show on cdr. Now I am just 2 mouse clicks away from streaming the show. Long live the internet archive!
The sound quality is just wonderful.
The Scarlet > Fire is my favorite of all time.
I listened to those for about 25 years before getting the show on cdr. Now I am just 2 mouse clicks away from streaming the show. Long live the internet archive!
The sound quality is just wonderful.
The Scarlet > Fire is my favorite of all time.
Reviewer:
jsoon
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August 28, 2007
Subject: Not too shabby
Subject: Not too shabby
Some good stuff on here for sure. I just acquired the video from Trader's Den as well, and I love it. Jerry's just tearing it up, bouncing all over the stage, smiling his ass off. Very cool.
Not too sure about that Sugaree though, contrary to some other reviewers. Jerry's playing was nice, but the drummers seemed to really lose it a few times there. I actually thought the whole thing was just going to collapse under it's own weight at one point -- right before Jerry starts with the double-time leads that usually blast it into the stratosphere. Actually, I was thinking there might not be enough steam going for him to really pull it off, but he managed somehow, and it did start to lift off some after that. Definitely not the best performance of that song to my ears, though.
A solid effort though, and well worth the listen.
Not too sure about that Sugaree though, contrary to some other reviewers. Jerry's playing was nice, but the drummers seemed to really lose it a few times there. I actually thought the whole thing was just going to collapse under it's own weight at one point -- right before Jerry starts with the double-time leads that usually blast it into the stratosphere. Actually, I was thinking there might not be enough steam going for him to really pull it off, but he managed somehow, and it did start to lift off some after that. Definitely not the best performance of that song to my ears, though.
A solid effort though, and well worth the listen.
Reviewer:
MushroomEagle
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April 26, 2007
Subject: Yes on the Videos
Subject: Yes on the Videos
Definitely check out the videos ... if you have a dvd burner i suggest going to Lossless Legs or Traders Den and getting both the 4/26 and 4/27 videos.
Reviewer:
barbsteve7
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December 30, 2006
Subject: Let's not overlook "Sugaree"
Subject: Let's not overlook "Sugaree"
While some may argue, convincingly, that this version isn't perhaps the utter monster realized during other Feb-June shows (2/26, 3/18, 4/23, 4/29, 5/5, 5/19, 5/22, & 6/8), it is exceedingly sweet and heartfelt. Jerry's guitar simply weeps emotion. I'd contend that it is only in comparison to these other masterful renditions that this reading isn't viewed as "the best...." It's a true shame that this didn't make it on to the B&W video mentioned earlier.
Reviewer:
beel
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December 10, 2006
Subject: A Truly Great Show
Subject: A Truly Great Show
This is a really inspired performance, and is solid from beginning to end. Even the vocals are great. The songs are crisp, airy and clean. Less is more. "He's Gone" is a highlight for me.
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WayzNmeanZ
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December 4, 2006
Subject: how the gr8ful d34d changed my life
Subject: how the gr8ful d34d changed my life
how'd they do it ? easy, this was my first show, and while i love to admit it, it led to hundreds more. i had never even heard terrapin or estimated and they just whisked me into the stratosphere. jerry!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:
gummybear
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May 26, 2006
Subject: Nice show.
Subject: Nice show.
A video of Deal is on You Tube. I'd love to see this in its' entirety.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS6lZ-MUVEs&search=jerry%20garcia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS6lZ-MUVEs&search=jerry%20garcia
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pnc
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April 25, 2006
Subject: 1/2 step
Subject: 1/2 step
sound is a little spotty...but certainly acceptable especially give the quality of the performance. 1/2 step is up there with 5/7/77...not quite there, but up there. WELL worth the listen.
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gdfan02
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January 1, 2006
Subject: jesus
Subject: jesus
Sound is decent, the band is playing balls out rockn roll this night, great half-step, a must have gem
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zuman!
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December 6, 2005
Subject: fantastic show
Subject: fantastic show
garcia has some amazing moments on this tape.
fire on the mountain. estimated. morning dew are all through the roof.
fire on the mountain. estimated. morning dew are all through the roof.
Reviewer:
L. Rosley
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October 29, 2005
Subject: Top show for '77
Subject: Top show for '77
I don't understand how an average show like 4/23 can get two dozen rave reviews and a top show like this gets an average of 4. Are people reviewing sound quality alone? This FM radio broadcast has sound that is better than most audience recordings. But the show is much better than 4/23 and others.
This show comes out of the starting gate strong, rockin', and tight, both in playing and vocals. The jams are interesting. Jerry smokes in Sugaree. The set list isn't bad. And it ends with a nice Dew that is on par with the '74 Dews.
This show comes out of the starting gate strong, rockin', and tight, both in playing and vocals. The jams are interesting. Jerry smokes in Sugaree. The set list isn't bad. And it ends with a nice Dew that is on par with the '74 Dews.
Reviewer:
Doc Hollywood
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October 15, 2005
Subject: Video?
Subject: Video?
Is that B & W video from this night or the night before (4/26/77)? If there is one of this night also, for God's sakes get that thing on furthurnet pronto!
Reviewer:
liranfa
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September 10, 2005
Subject: Video
Subject: Video
There's a B&W video of this show circulating. It is one of the great treats of being a deadhead. I hope you all can get your hands on it. It is by far the most excited I've ever seen Jerry playing guitar. What a show!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:
skwimite
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June 29, 2005
Subject: Mighty Dew
Subject: Mighty Dew
You can almost see the crowd being fried by the Morning Dew. Someone called this the best one. They may be right. I only wish the sound was a bit better, and that between song audience mike is annoying as hell. Still, you can't pass up this one EITHER. 4 stars because of the sound.
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DirtyDenver
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April 19, 2005
Subject: What a classic Dead show.
Subject: What a classic Dead show.
I've had this show on tape for 15 years. My recording is terrible, but you can still tell this is a stellar show especially the Morning Dew. It rivals many of the great versions from the great year of '77. Thanx for putting this show up. I'm very stocked to finally have this show on CD. Sound quality is definatly better than my version on tape. Thanx.
Reviewer:
Emoto
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February 14, 2005
Subject: Love this show...
Subject: Love this show...
I recorded this show live off FM and it was one of my favorite 'leg tapes. Unfortunatelyt, it got away and the only other copy I could get (this is ages ago) was so many generations old that I couldn't listen to it. THANK YOU so much for putting this out!
Reviewer:
The Mad Colombian
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February 3, 2005
Subject: A lot to appreciate
Subject: A lot to appreciate
First and foremost, this show contains the best Morning Dew ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are also some extremely good versions of other Dead classics.
On the downside, they kept jacking up the audience mikes in between songs with the intent (I assume) of giving a better feel of what it would be like to be in attendance. Unfortunately, they jacked up the audience mikes so much that it's aversive.
There are also some extremely good versions of other Dead classics.
On the downside, they kept jacking up the audience mikes in between songs with the intent (I assume) of giving a better feel of what it would be like to be in attendance. Unfortunately, they jacked up the audience mikes so much that it's aversive.
Reviewer:
Joe Samaritano
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November 10, 2004
Subject: Sound Quality
Subject: Sound Quality
The sound quality is *not* bad.
Reviewer:
sheikyerbouti
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November 1, 2004
Subject: Nice but the sound quality is bad
Subject: Nice but the sound quality is bad
and they keep playing around with the mikes and jacking the audience between songs - in addition you have richard near from wnew who knows abt as much abt grand funk as he does abt the dead narrating
Reviewer:
shakeyj
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June 16, 2004
Subject: I was at this show
Subject: I was at this show
this was the best dead concert I ever saw.I have been looking for this recoding for years!Thank you
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